“Polished brass will pass upon more people than rough gold.” — Lord Chesterfield

“Some people weave burlap into the fabric of our lives, and some weave gold thread. Both contribute to make the whole picture beautiful and unique.” — Unknown

“I guess we all like to be recognized not for one piece of fireworks, but for the ledger of our daily work.” — Neil Armstrong

“His ignorance was an Empire State Building of ignorance. You had to admire it for its size.” — Dorothy Parker